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Diamondbacks signed OF/1B Juan Rivera to a minor league contract.

It took Rivera a month to find a job after being released by the Yankees. The veteran will go to extended spring training for 7-10 days before heading to Triple-A Reno. He'll be an option for the D'Backs bench eventually. Tue, Apr 30, 2013 10:59:00 PM

Yankees released OF-1B Juan Rivera.

This opens things up at first base for Lyle Overbay, who will get the majority of starts until Mark Teixeira returns in late May or early June from his wrist injury. Rivera batted .244/.286/.375 with nine home runs and 47 RBI in 109 games last season for the Dodgers. Thu, Mar 28, 2013 03:31:00 PM

General manager Brian Cashman said last week that he views Rivera as "more of an outfielder" than a first baseman, but the club is obviously not dismissing the idea of using the 34-year-old at first. Rivera started at first base Sunday and went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI. Mon, Mar 11, 2013 11:48:00 AM

Juan Rivera went 3-for-4 and doubled in all three Yankees runs Sunday against the Blue Jays.

The Yankees see Rivera as more of a left fielder than a first baseman, which works out OK since both spots are open right now. It'd be a big surprise if he isn't in the starting lineup come Opening Day, and he should have a little value in AL-only leagues early on. Sun, Mar 10, 2013 04:43:00 PM

A.J. Pollock (groin) told Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale that he thought he was "going to feel much better" when he ran on Friday.

Pollock was hoping to make a late-season return from a strained groin that he suffered a little over two weeks ago, but this little setback should effectively end his campaign. "He wants to get back in there," Hale said, "and obviously we’re not going to let him run the bases or get in a game until he can run 100 percent without pain."

Rosenthal says of Greinke that the Diamondbacks "are not marketing him aggressively, in part because they are reluctant to eat salary." Greinke is owed $172.5 million over the next five seasons and would receive a $2 million assignment bonus if traded. He can also block a deal to 15 teams, is 33 and is coming off a season that saw him post a 4.37 ERA. The D'Backs would surely have to absorb a chunk of his contract in order to move him, but for now it sounds like they'll hang tight.

Taijuan Walker said Thursday that he was dealing with 10 bone spurs in his right foot this past season.

Ouch. Walker said that the bone spurs impacted his ability to push off and use lower body, which would certainly explain why he faded after getting off to a strong start. He finally had surgery in October to remove a bone fragment from his ankle. The Diamondbacks acquired him as the centerpiece of the Jean Segura trade last week and clearly believe in his potential. Interestingly, Walker noted Thursday that he would like to use his two-seamer more often, especially as he makes the move to Chase Field. Walker gave up 27 home runs in just 134 1/3 innings this past season.

The Diamondbacks are still waiting for the results. Chafin was activated from the disabled list on Tuesday but hasn't appeared in any games yet. He tweaked his shoulder while warming up Friday night, which prompted the MRI. The 26-year-old holds a 6.75 ERA over 32 relief outings this season.